In order to receive Tennessee Unemployment Benefits, you must:

1)      Be totally or partially unemployed through no fault of your own and be approved for benefits;

2)      Have worked in employment that is covered by unemployment insurance and have qualifying wages in the base period;

3)      Be physically able to work at the time you file your first claim;

4)      Be available to accept suitable work offered to you;

5)      Have earned enough wages at your work to qualify for benefits;

6)      Make a reasonable effort to secure work unless you are returning to your employer in the near future, normally get work through a union, or are enrolled in approved training.

Applying for Tennessee Unemployment Benefits

To requests Tennessee Unemployment Benefits you may file a Tennessee Unemployment Benefit Claim Online at www.tennesseeanytime.org/labor/  if none of the following apply:

·        You did not work in Tennessee in the last 18 months;

·        You worked in another state or worked for a Tennessee employer with an out-of-state payroll address;

·        You have had Federal civilian employment in the last 18 months;

·        You have had active duty in the military in the last 18 months; or

·        You are on leave of absence or suspension from your last employer.

Otherwise, you may file by telephone.  In the Nashville area, you may call 615-253-0800.  Outside of the Nashville area, you may call 1-877-813-0950.  To file a claim from out of state, call 1-800-262-8094.

You may apply Tennessee Unemployment benefits, online or by phone, Sunday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight.

When applying for Tennessee Unemployment benefits, you must provide your:

·        Social Security Number ;

·        Drivers License Number;

·        Address;

·        Telephone Number;

·        Separating Employer’s Name;

·        Separating Employer’s Address;

·        Separating Employer’s Telephone Number;

·        Separating Employer’s Fax Number (if known);

·        Last Day Worked;

·        Reason for Separation; and

·        Last 18 months of Employment.

Receiving Tennessee Unemployment Benefits

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